Music therapy at UWEC uncertain

Via the Spectator, the campus paper at my alma mater, UW-Eau Claire:

Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Steve Tallant announced Friday morning his recommendation to cut the music therapy program in the face of a strained budget with other departments and programs taking priority.

This is incredibly bad news if it happens. UWEC has the only accredited music therapy program at a state university (the other is at Alverno, a private women's college in Milwaukee - a fine program, but not necessarily accessible to everyone).

When the news first came out that the program was threatened, I wrote the chancellor, hoping an alum's voice might help - but maybe not without wodges of cash. Here's my (redacted) letter, which did not receive a response. So I'm going to try writing Vice Chancellor Tallant.

Dear Chancellor Levin-Stankevich,
I am a proud UWEC alumna. I recently read in the Spectator Online about the dilemma facing the University regarding the Music Therapy program. I wanted to write to share my support for the program and the university, and to ask if there is anything I can do to help.

The Music Therapy program was the single most attractive aspect of UWEC when I was choosing a school. Even though I eventually took a different path and became a librarian, the program meant a great deal to me when I was at Eau Claire. Professor Rasar's dedication and expertise is still an inspiration.

I understand that this is a very complicated subject, but I would just like to reiterate my desire to help in any way I can. Thank you for your time.